Roethlisberger signed a four-year, $87.4 million extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers in March that included a $31 million signing bonus. Since being drafted in 2004 by the Steelers, "Big Ben" has led the team to two Super Bowl championships. Roethlisberger continues to be a prolific passer 11 years into his career. He posted career highs for passing yards and touchdown passes in 2014. Last year, Roethlisberger became the first player to throw for 500 yards in two different games, as well as the first player to record six touchdowns in two consecutive games.

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